Hello Rome! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Tax relief vote, Dog Man kid show, and dinosaur egg hunt + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Easier emergency updates: Floyd County E-911 launched an online form for the Logan’s Law database, making it easier for Rome-area residents to update special needs alerts for 9-1-1 and improve responder accuracy -- learn more about the new system.
Tax relief plan advances: Rome City Commission approved 6-1 a resolution to let Floyd voters decide a one-cent sales tax for homestead property tax relief. Lawmakers will consider it July 17 in special session -- see what's being proposed.
Recognizing standout school success: Ten Floyd County public schools were recognized by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement for Beating the Odds, outperforming statistical expectations on CCRPI in the latest statewide analysis -- learn how the designation works.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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A better week outdoors: Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation keeps our hometown moving with parks, paths, and rec programs for all ages. Sneak in a lunchtime walk, join a league, or let the kids burn energy at a playground... your week just got a little happier.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 Ridge Ferry Park Farmer's Market @ Ridge Ferry Park | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:00 AM – The Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market is finally back, hauling in farm-fresh produce, sinful baked goods, handmade bits you did not know you needed, and armfuls of flowers. Show up with a tote and your best small talk, leave with peaches, bread, and bragging rights.
🎬 Family Movie @ Rome-Floyd County Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Wednesday mornings, the Coosa Room turns into a kid-approved matinee, sometimes a double feature with a blessed 15-minute snack and bathroom ceasefire. You get AC, nostalgia, and a shot at finishing your coffee while it is warm, they get big-screen distractions, and everyone wins.
🐶 Summer Kid Show - Dog Man @ GTC Movies at Mount Berry Square | Thursday (6/25) at 9:15 AM – Whether your kids worship Dog Man or need a morning of popcorn that is not on your couch, this Summer Kid Show delivers. Admission, drinks, and popcorn are 2 bucks each, the AC is cold, and they start at 10 AM, so set an alarm.
🥚 Egg Hunt @ Adairsville Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 11:15 AM – Got a tiny paleontologist at home? Adairsville’s Wee Readers is going prehistoric with a dinosaur egg hunt, plus fun goodies for every little dino hunter. It is wholesome chaos, cute overload, and a solid way to burn energy before nap time.
🐝 Steam Saturday: Pollinators and Our Garden @ Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – If your backyard could use fewer weeds and more bees, this STEAM Saturday is your sign. Hands-on crafts for the kids and the kid-adjacent, a museum garden stroll to spot pollinator-friendly plants, and practical tips you can actually use, all with regular admission.
🌈 Suncatcher Workshop @ Three Rivers Nutrition | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Let the kiddos get artsy at Three Rivers Nutrition with a suncatcher workshop, ages 3–12, all supplies included. You supervise from a comfy seat, enjoy a drink, and pretend this counts as your screen time limit. $25 per child, limited spots.
🍖 BBQ & Bean Bags @ Kingston City Park | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Summer in Downtown Kingston calls for smoke, sauce, and a little friendly aim. Think legit BBQ, cornhole teams trading bragging rights, local vendors, and food trucks, the kind of afternoon where you see everyone you know and leave happily overfed, not overscheduled.
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07 — The Rome report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 0 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 8%
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